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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in South Lawndale
$1,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in South Lawndale is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lawndale
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Lawndale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in South Lawndale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in South Lawndale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Lawndale is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,635. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lawndale run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $937 | 8% |  40% | |
1 bedroom | $1,160 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,400 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 3% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 12% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburn Gresham | $1,300 | |
Belmont Cragin | $1,685 | |
Brighton Park | $1,455 | |
Grand Crossing | $1,450 | |
Irving Park | $1,795 | |
North Lawndale | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | No Change | 4% | |
Condos | $2,000 | 13% | 48% | |
Houses | $1,635 | 10% | 18% |
Studio
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
14%
Auburn Gresham
Average rent
$1,300
Belmont Cragin
Average rent
$1,685
Brighton Park
Average rent
$1,455
Grand Crossing
Average rent
$1,450
Irving Park
Average rent
$1,795
North Lawndale
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
48%
Houses
Average rent
$1,635
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Lawndale and Auburn Gresham by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Lawndale
21%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 15% higher than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.
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4d ago
South Lawndale apartment for rent in Chicago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
10h ago
3245 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60623
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3635 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
South Lawndale apartment for rent in Chicago
2706 S Saint Louis Ave #3R, Chicago, IL 60623
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3101 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Studio
2 baths
$7,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3001 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2839 W 24th Blvd, Chicago, IL 60623
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
South Lawndale apartment for rent in Chicago
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,414
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,424
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,424
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,414
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,414
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,424
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
10h ago
3245 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60623
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3100-08 3100-08 W. Douglas Blvd & 1344 S. Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the South Lawndale rental market.
How much is rent in South Lawndale?
The average rent in South Lawndale is $1,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Lawndale?
Average rent prices in South Lawndale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does South Lawndale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lawndale is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Lawndale?
To comfortably afford rent in South Lawndale, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).